Precautions
1-1 Safety Precautions
1) Before returning an instrument to the customer. handle brackets. When there is no return path to the chassis. metallic overlays. control shafts.) to all exposed metal parts of the
instrument (antennas. and an improperly
fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back
cover. including any
removed for servicing convenience.
Fig. etc. but not limited to. handle brackets. including. If the reading is
not within the limits specified. With the instrument’s AC switch first in
the ON position and then in the OFF position.
including. the following items:
(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are
defective or have been defeated during servicing. control shafts. (2) Turn on the
power switch of the instrument.2
megohm. 1-1 AC Leakage Test
(4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug
the power supply cord and connect a jumper wire
between the two prongs of the plug.
the reading must be infinite.
(3) Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument
completely reassembled.
always make a safety check of the entire instrument. 1-2. but are not limited to. Do not operate
this instrument or permit it to be operated without
all protective devices correctly installed and
functioning.1 Leakage Current for
Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
1270 (40.7).
screwheads. etc.
Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet
and repeat the test. plug the AC line cord
directly into a 230V(220V ~ 240V) AC outlet.
Any current measured must not exceed 0. 1-1. and the instrument must be
repaired and rechecked before it is returned to the
customer.
(1)Protective shields are provided to protect both
the technician and the customer. Such
openings include.). but not limited to.
measure from a known earth ground
(metal water pipe. (3) Measure the
resistance with an ohmmeter between the
jumpered AC plug and all exposed metallic cabinet
parts on the instrument. 1-2 Insulation Resistance Test
1-2
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. insulating fish papers. (Do
not use an isolation transformer during this test.
Any measurements not within the limits specified
herein indicate a potential shock hazard that must
be eliminated before returning the instrument to
the customer.
Fig. and
isolation resistor/capacitor networks. When
an exposed metallic part has a return path to the
chassis. especially any exposed metal parts that offer
an electrical return path to the chassis.
etc. be sure to put back in place
all protective devices.5mA.)
Use a leakage current tester or a metering system
that complies with American National Standardsp
institute (ANSI) C101. See Fig. See Fig. metal
cabinets. such as screwheads. excessively
wide cabinet ventilation slots.
conduit.
nonmetallic control knobs.
(2) Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through
which adults or children might be able to insert
their fingers and contact a hazardous voltage.
adjustment and compartment covers/shields. Correctly replace
all missing protective shields. the reading should be between 1 and 5.
(2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other
assembly in the cabinet.
antenna. there is the possibility
of a shock hazard.

6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical
parts have special safety-related characteristics
which are often not evident from visual inspection. the
servicer.
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5) Components. (4) high voltage. or frayed wiring. circuit modifications and the
addition of items such as auxiliary audio output
connections. determine the cause of overheating
and/or damage and. Check the AC power cord for
damage. or on the chassis. and/or wiring that appear to
have overheated or that are otherwise damaged
should be replaced with components. etc.
Design alterations and additions. Product safety is under review
continuously and new instructions are issued
whenever appropriate.
and (5) antenna wiring. take corrective
action to remove any potential safety hazard.
3) Design Alteration Warning-Do not alter or add to
the mechanical or electrical design of this
instrument. wattage.
1-3
. responsible for personal injury or property
damage resulting therefrom. Always inspect in all areas
for pinched. if necessary. Any
design alterations or additions will make you. (2) near thermally hot parts (be
sure that leads and components do not touch
thermally
hot parts). might alter the safety characteristics of
this instrument and create a hazard to the user. parts and/ or
wiring that meet original specifications. including
but not limited to.
nor can the protection they give necessarily be
obtained by replacing them with components rated
for higher voltage. Parts that have
special safety characteristics are identified by
shading. parts. (3) the AC supply.Precautions
2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related
notes on or inside the cabinet. out-of-place. Take extra care to
assure correct lead dress in the following areas:
(1) near sharp edges. Use
of a substitute replacement that does not have the
same safety characteristics as the recommended
replacement part might create shock. Do not
change spacing between a component and the
printed-circuit board. fire and/or
other hazards.
4) Observe original lead dress.
an ( )or a ( )on schematics and parts lists.
Additionally.

input terminals.
Note : Accessible conductive parts include metal panels. Always replace them with the exact
replacement components. read and follow
the Safety Precautions section of this manual.
(4) An insulation tube or tape is sometimes used and
some components are raised above the printed
wiring board for safety. etc. Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead
to the instrument chassis ground before connecting
the test instrument positive lead.
Note : Refer to the Safety Precautions section ground
lead last.
Further. Do not apply AC power to this instrument and
/or any of its electrical assemblies unless all
solid-state device heat sinks are correctly installed. by( ) or by ( ) in the circuit diagram
are important for safety or for the characteristics
of the unit.
1-2-1 General Servicing Precautions
(1) a. (2)
disconnecting any instrument electrical plug or
other electrical connection. Components identified
by shading. The insulation resistance between each blade of
the attachment plug and accessible conductive
parts(see note) should be more than 1 Megohm.
module or any other instrument assembly.
(5) After servicing.
follow the printed or indicated service precautions
and service materials.
(2) The service precautions are indicated or printed on
the cabinet. Connect the insulation resistance meter (500V) to the blades of the attachment
plug.
1-2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure
Disconnect the attachment plug from the AC outlet
and turn the power ON. chassis or components. The internal wiring is
sometimes clamped to prevent contact with heating
components. use components
which have the same ratings.
Remember: Safety First.
When replacing components. (3) connecting a test
substitute in parallel with an electrolytic ca
pacitor in the instrument. Install such elements as they
were.
b.Precautions
1-2 Servicing Precautions
CAUTION : Before servicing units covered by this
service manual and its supplements. always check that the removed
screws. When servicing.
d. Always unplug the instrument’s AC powercord
from the AC power source before (1) re-moving
or reinstalling any component.
c. earphone jacks. Always
remove the test instrument ground lead last. check the insulation between the blades of
the attachment plug and accessible conductive
parts.
Note : If unforseen circumstances create conflict
between the following servicing precautions and any
of the safety precautions. components. always follow the safety precautions. and wiring have been installed
correctly and that the portion around the
serviced part has not been damaged and so on.
(3) The components used in the unit have a specified
flame resistance and dielectric strength. Do not defeat any plug/socket B+ voltage
interlocks with which instruments covered by
this service manual might be equipped. circuit board.
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.Precautions
1-3 ESD Precautions
Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damagedeasily by static electricity.(Most replacement ESD
devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted
together by conductive foam. The
following techniques should be used to help reduce
the incidence of component damage caused by static
electricity. to
prevent electrostatic
charge buildup or exposure of the assembly. aluminum foil or
comparable conductive materials).
Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices(ESD).
(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling
unpackaged replacement ESD devices.
Some solder removal devices not classified as
“anti-static” can generate electrical charges suffi
cient to damage ESD devices. place the assembly on a
conductive surface such as aluminum foil.
(4) Use only an anti-static solder removal devices. Alternatively.
obtain and wear a commercially available
discharging wrist strap device.
(5) Do not use freon-propelled chemicals.
(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped
with ESD devices.
(6) Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its
protective package until immediately before your
are ready to install it.
CAUTION : Be sure no power is applied to the chassis
or circuit. which should be
removed for potential shock reasons prior to
applying power to the unit under test. Examples of typical ESD
devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect
transistors and semiconductor chip components.
drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by
touching a known earth ground. touch the protective material to the
chassis or circuit assembly into which the device
will be installed.
(3) Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or
unsolder ESD devices.
(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor
component or semiconductor-equipped assembly. and observe all other safety precautions.
(7) Immediately before removing the protective
materials from the leads of a replacement ESD
device.
(Otherwise harmless
motion such as the brushing together of your
clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a
carpeted floor can generate static electricity
sufficient to damage an ESD device). These can
generate electrical charges sufficient to damage
ESD devices.

The following method is recommended. Which is grounded to the table.1-3
(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB. Be
careful not to let your clothes or any other static
sources to touch the unit. which is inside
the Pick-Up ASS’Y.
u Be sure to put on a wrist strap grounded to the
sheet.
Fig.Precautions
1-4 Handling the optical pick-up
The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and your body.
(1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The
black sheet used for wrapping repair parts.)
(4) Remove the optical pick up block
(5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet.
u Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper
etc.)
(2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the
chassis is grounded to the sheet.)
(7) After replacing the Pick-up.
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. (The short terminal is shorted when the Pick Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.
(3) Place your hands on the conductive sheet(This
gives them the same ground as the sheet. open the short terminal
on the PCB. before replacing the Pick Up.

fades and scroll effects may be available on both layers.
One layer is assigned to video-related graphics (like subtitles). VC-1 and MPEG-2.
a menu may consist of several pages.
q Video highlights
The BD-ROM format supports three highly advanced video codecs.
q Interactivity
Certain Blu-ray Discs may contain Animated menus and Trivia games. This player is an official DivX certified device
that plays DivX video in HD resolutions.
q Multi-page/PopUp Menus
Unlike DVD-Video.
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q Subtitles
Depending on what is contained on the Blu-ray Disc. an HDTV (High Definition Television) is required. playback is not interrupted each time a new menu screen is accessed.Blu-ray (BD-ROM.
HD video resolutions are also available:
.
The ability to view high-definition content on Blu-ray Discs may be limited depending on the resolution of your TV.
Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc. a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD. including AVC. sizes and
colors for the subtitles. Menus can be accessed during video playback. BD-RE. full HD resolution (1920x1080) video layers are available on top of the HD video layer.CD-RW/CD-R.Product Specification
2-1-1 Player Features
q Supports a Variety of Disc Types
. BD-R). and the other layer is assigned to interactive
elements.
q Menu sounds
When you highlight or select a menu option on a disc. DVD-RW/-R and USB storage device content such as MP3.
Due to Blu-ray Disc's ability to preload data from the disc without interrupting playback.
q Menu graphics
Support full color resolution graphics and animation. such as buttons or menus.
* The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary. DVD-RW/-R (V mode and fi nalized only) discs and Audio CD.1920 x 1080 High Definition
. sounds can be heard such as button clicks or a
voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice.
q DivX certifi cation
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX. Furthermore. you may be able to select different font styles. scrolled or faded in and out. Unlike DVD.
Some Blu-ray Discs may require using the player's HDMI OUT to view high-definition content. Various wipes.
.Large capacity means no compromise
on video quality. DVD Video.
while the audio and video continues playing in the background.1280 x 720 High Definition
q For High-Definition Playback
To view high-definition contents on a Blu-ray Disc. thereby greatly surpassing the capabilities of DVD-
Video. Subtitles may also be animated.
q HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the player to your TV.
2-1-2 Blu-ray Disc Features
Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry .
q User Browsable Slideshows
With Blu-ray Discs. You can browse through the menu pages or select different menu paths.
Not all discs will have the features described below. Inc. you can browse through various still pictures while the audio remains playing. JPEG and DivX files.
q Graphic planes
Two individual.

it becomes DVD-Video. there may be momentary
distortion in the image and sound.When switching from the fi rst layer to the second layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc.
or recording personal video.Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized.
. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups.7GB)
480(EX : Extended Play)
DVD-R(V mode and fi nalized only)
AUDIO + VIDEO
5 inches (4. Pre-recorded (prestamped)
commercial DVDs with movies are also referred to as DVD-Videos.Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable.If the CD-R/-RW disc was not recorded as a closed session.
. for playback on Blu-ray
disc players.
.
2-1-3 Disc Types and Formats that can be Played
<Table 2-1>
Disc Types
Recorded content
BD-ROM/BD-RE/BD-R
AUDIO + VIDEO
DVD-VIDEO
AUDIO + VIDEO
Disc Shape
Max.
For contents recorded on CD-R/-RW media from CDs for your personal use.
. This is not a malfunction of the unit.
. it becomes DVD-Video.The unit may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW discs due to the condition of the recording.An audio disc on which 44.This Blu-ray disc can only be played back.Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs in the Video Mode and fi nalized only. all recorded fi les may not play.
.7GB)
480(EX : Extended Play)
Single sided(12cm)
–
Single sided (8cm)
–
DivX
DivX Movie
<Table 2-2>
BD-ROM
BD-RE/BD-R
.
.Some CD-R/-RW discs may not be playable with this unit. it becomes DVD-Video.Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized. playability may vary depending on
contents and discs.
.This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-R and CD-RW discs. most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format.Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-R/-RW disc. depending on the device which was used to burn them. as the disc
may not play back.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded.A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs. It may not be
able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording. Playing minute
Single sided
Playing time depends on the Title
Single sided(12cm)
240
Double sided(12cm)
480
Single sided(8cm)
80
Double sided(8cm)
160
Single sided(12cm)
74
Single sided(8cm)
20
AUDIO-CD
AUDIO
DVD-RW(V mode and fi nalized only)
AUDIO + VIDEO
5 inches (4.
DVD-Video
. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby Digital surround.
AUDIO-CD
.
. This unit can play back
pre-recorded commercial DVD discs (DVD-Video discs) with movies.
.
. allowing you to
enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images. If possible.This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and fi nalized with a Samsung DVD video recorder.Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is fi nalized.
CD -RW/CD -R
DVD-R Disc
Playback
DVD-RW Disc
Playback
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. 8 audio languages and 32
subtitle languages. Ability to play back may depend on
recording conditions
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. do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc. you may experience a delay in the early
playback time.Product Specification
q BD-LIVE
You can use a Blu-ray Disc supporting BD-LIVE through network connection to enjoy various contents provided
by the disc manufacturer. Although a BD-ROM may
contain any form of data.

[Note]
q Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this
product. When these discs are played, either "No disc." or "Please check the regional code of the disc."
will be displayed.
q If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable.

2-1-5 Region code
Both the Blu-ray disc player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order
to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this Blu-ray disc player is described on the bottom panel of the Blu-ray disc player.
<Table 2-3>
BD Region Code

Area

A

North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong
and South East Asia.

2-1-6 Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all
discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the
Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems,
please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center.

No
No
Set to Bitstream
Yes
Yes
No
Check the
Audio Data at R125
Yes
Check
the A/V Receiver can
Decode Current
Bit-Steam
Replace the Main PCB
Refer to a pattern
image of Table 4-1
Check the jack soldering or
replace Optical jack
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.Trouble Shooting
There's no Digital Audio Out
Check
Current Digital Audio
Setting is PCM.

Trouble Shooting
No Disc Reading Error
Is
this issue
happen with only specific
Blu-ray Disc title?
No
Refef to 'Disc Loading Error'
Yes
Is the
firmware of the Unit is
older version than the latest firmware
which is available on the Samsung Web Site
No
Consuit with the Samsung
Electronics
Yes
Update with the new version and try
again
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.

FE1. FE5V_PW)
?
No
SMPS Check
Yes
Check
the clock at X-TAL1
25MHz ?
Yes
Change the Main Board
Only BD NG?
Yes
No
Only DVD NG?
Check
the I-IN voltage at CON5
(TP name LTHR)
0V~1V ?
Yes
Yes
No
RFIP
Check? Signal level OK?
BDROM(SL) : over 300mV
DVDROM(SL) : over 400mV
CDROM(SL) : over 400mV
Yes
Only CD NG?
No
Change the DECK
Refer to a pattern
image of Table 4-3
No
Change the DECK
Refer to a pattern
image of Table 4-4
Yes
Change the Main Board
No
Change the Main Board
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.Trouble Shooting
Disc skips or freezing
All Media
(BD/DVD/CD)
NG?
Yes
No
Check
the power
(FE3.
FE5V_DRIVE_PW.3V_PW.2V_PW.

Press Yes (if the CD you inserted has a later one
than Current Version)
XEF
XEF
Fig.com.
. power automatically goes off. 4-23
Fig.
-Press 'Enter' button to choose 'Yes' if the update
CD you inserted is a later version than the
current one. the tray will open and you will see
'Yes/No' menu. 4-20
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.
.
(Recommended CD Burning Program is Nero
Burning ROM.
-Wait about 2~3 minutes.
-Please wait while verifying. 4-19
-Remove the update CD from the Disc Tray.Plug the CD on the rear panel or front Panel
Fig.
XEF
XEF
Fig.
-Please burn the CD image file on a blank
CD-R/RW disc.
-Unplugging the power plug
-Power Outage
-Dirt or Scratches on the burned CD-R/RW disc
-Closing or opening the disc tray during the
update process
q How to upgrade the BD-P1600
-Insert the update CD and close the tray. 4-22
Fig.
-If the firmware file is compressed(*.Wait about 2~3 minutes.
When finished.
the file should
be uncompressed to CD image file(*.zip).Trouble Shooting
u F/W Update Method by CD
q F/W Update by CD
q How to make an upgrade CD
-Download the new firmware file from
www. 4-18
-After a while. 4-21
.)
q Warning
The following events may interrupt the upgrade
process and MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE UNIT WHILE UPGRADING.
.iso).When Finished.samsung. the power will turn off automatically
Fig.

press the MENU button.
Fig.
Fig.
The connection checking window will be displayed.Trouble Shooting
u F/W Update via Network
q With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode. 4-28
q If the upgrade is possible :
You will see information on the current and new
versions of fi rmware in a message box.
-If the cable is not connected :
"Ethernet cable is not connected.
q Press the zx buttons to select System Setup. 4-26
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q If the upgrade is not possible :
You will see the following description in the
message box. 4-24
q Press the zx buttons to select System Setup. Please.
Fig.
q Press the zx buttons to select Setup. 4-27
Fig.
There is no need to update.
then press the OK or v button.
Please.
Fig."
4-21
.
check the Ethernet cable"
-If the network connection has failed :
"This system can not connect to internet for update.
then press the OK or v button."
This indicates that you must remove all discs from
the unit to perform the update.
-If the server service is not available :
" Update Server is under maintenance.
then press the OK or v button.
Please try again later."
-If there is a disc in the player :
"Please maintain "No Disc" state for network
update. check the network setup"
-If no latest version is released
(the latest version has been already installed) :
"The latest version of the fi rmware is already
installed. 4-25
q The player will check the cable or network
connection status automatically.